Time Matters: How Work Hours Moderate the Effect of Multitasking on Strain

Schulenberg, Fynn (2026) Time Matters: How Work Hours Moderate the Effect of Multitasking on Strain. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

Multitasking has become an unavoidable characteristic of the way we do our jobs. Within the Job Demand-Resource (JD-R) model, multitasking can be categorized as a ‘job demand’ and is therefore expected to increase the experienced strain of employees. Previous research has shown that within this theoretical framework the effect of multitasking is associated with increased strain. On top of that, high work hours per week may also increase experienced strain. In this study, the relationship between work hours, multitasking and strain is tested. A cross-sectional study design was used to test our model among employees working at least 20 hours per week (N = 199). The results showed no significant effect between multitasking and strain. The number of work hours also showed no significant association with strain. Additionally, no significant moderation effect was found. These findings suggest that the number of work hours does not moderate the effect of multitasking on strain. The results are discussed in the context of the JD-R model and theoretical and practical implications are addressed. Keywords: multitasking, work hours, strain, JD-R, moderation

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor)
Supervisor name:	Devarakonda, S.K.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	None [Bachelor Psychology]
Date Deposited:	10 Feb 2026 10:04
Last Modified:	10 Feb 2026 10:04
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/6147

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